2 h. ago One of greatest managers of all time who coached Johan Cruyff unmasked as a secret SPY

COACHING legend Stefan Kovacs has been unmasked as a SPY - who worked for Romania's hated Securitate secret police. Kovacs led Ajax to European Cup glory in 1972 and 1973. He famously managed none other than Dutch superstar Johan Cruyff during his time in Amsterdam. Kovacs also coached both the French and Romanian national sides....

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7 h. ago Neuroscientist explains 'damaging' habit which happens when you doom scroll on phone

A neuroscientist has explained how humans have become addicted to social media - and what you need to do to better manage how much time you spend in the online world

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10 h. ago Horse racing tips: ‘She looks a huge improver for her legendary trainer’ – Templegate’s Monday NAP

TEMPLEGATE'S tips for Monday's racing are below - where he looks to build the bank ahead of this weekend's Dublin Racing Festival. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. CHANTELLE (6.00 Wolverhampton, nap) Managed to win on debut here last time despite looking as green as grass. She came out wide, which is normally...

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12 h. ago ‘I’m sure’ – Gareth Southgate tipped to take new manager’s role in summer after two

GARETH SOUTHGATE has been tipped to make his anticipated return to management this summer by one of his closest friends. The 55-year-old has taken some time away from the world of top-level management since ending his eight-year stint as England boss following Euro 2024. But now his friend and former best man, League Two manager...

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30 h. ago League Two club sack manager and issue 'right time to make a change' statement

A League Two club confirmed they have sacked their manager after a run of six defeats in their last seven games - saying it's the 'right time to make a change'

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3 d. ago Celtic are fortunate Martin O'Neill answered SOS as Derek McInnes reveals his own plan for twilight years

Tynecastle boss is looking forward to going head to head with the veteran Hoops manager for the first time in Sunday's top of the table showdown in Gorgie.

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4 d. ago Middlesbrough players' comments about Michael Carrick speak volumes about Man United boss

Michael Carrick has taken over as Manchester United's interim manager less than a year after his time as Middlesbrough boss came to an end

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5 d. ago Secret love letter shows softer side of Cambridge spy ring’s alleged fifth man

Intimate correspondence between John Cairncross and Gloria Barraclough features in National Archives exhibitionIt was a love letter written by one of the more important British spies of the cold war that made Tom Brass realise he had never fully known his mother.The spy in question was John Cairncross, the alleged fifth man in the Cambridge spy ring, whose spycraft also helped the Soviets win the Battle of Kursk and turn the tide of the second world war. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart at full time in dramatic AFCON final

Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

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7 d. ago Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart after confrontation at full time in dramatic AFCON final

Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

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7 d. ago Man City get Omar Marmoush setback with at least 10 out of Bodo/Glimt match

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not get any reinforcements in time for their Champions League game with Bodo/Glimt.

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9 d. ago Wayne Rooney makes painful confession about his kids as son Kai given strict ban

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney spent time managing overseas and across England but those roles didn't come without their challenges - on and off the field

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1 week ago Michael Carrick offered Man Utd lifeline by Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant

Michael Carrick is about to embark on an even bigger challenge at Manchester United when he returns to their dugout as interim manager for the second time.

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1 week ago The 13 VAR errors in the Premier League and which clubs have been hit hardest

This season has seen more VAR errors than this time 12 months ago as Premier League managers and players continue to be frustrated by some high profile mistakes that are impacting games

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1 week ago Beware, the formidable MRS Carrick: KATIE HIND reveals for the first time how wife of Man United's new manager has secretly been at the heart of football's biggest scandals

To the outside world, writes KATIE HIND, the Wagatha Christie saga involved just Coleen Rooneyand Rebekah Vardy. But I can reveal that behind the scenes there was a third...

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1 week ago Chinese super embassy in London 'could spy on the whole of Europe' as plans reveal 'secret chamber'

A decision on the embassy is due to be made on January 20 amid critics fears site could be used for espionage

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1 week ago Neil McCann vows to use old transfer tricks to Kilmarnock's advantage in bid to beat Premiership drop

McCann recently stepped back into management for the first time in five years

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2 w. ago Michael Carrick’s first spell as Man Utd boss relived as he beats Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to job

Michael Carrick will return to Old Trafford for a second time as manager after beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the job - and he will hope to enjoy as much success as his first stint

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim's seven failed transfers and four that Man United could still pursue

Ruben Amorim wanted seven players that he didn't end up getting during his time as Manchester United manager, and despite his dismissal, four of those could still make sense

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2 w. ago FA Cup third round buildup, Macclesfield magic, WSL and a big clash in Serie A – matchday live

⚽ All the latest ahead of Saturday’s football action⚽ Link in here | Fixtures | Mail usSpeaking of Scotland, Martin O’Neill returned as Celtic’s caretaker manager after the sacking of Wilfried Nancy and oversaw a 4-0 win against Dundee United yesterday. One Rangers fan is pining for the Nancy days already.There are another eight FA Cup third-round matches on the agenda today. Fratton Park will be rocking for the visit of Arsenal as Portsmouth host the Gunners for just the second time since 2009. Manchester United, still led by interim interim manager Darren Fletcher, are at home to Brighton, who usually enjoy a trip to Old Trafford.Derby v Leeds (12pm GMT)Portsmouth v Arsenal (2pm)Hull v Blackburn (2.30pm)Norwich v Walsall (2.30pm)Sheffield Utd v Mansfield (2.30pm)Swansea v West Brom (2.30pm)West Ham v QPR (2.30pm)Manchester Utd v Brighton (4.30pm) Continue reading...

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